Amos 8:5 · KJV

"Saying, When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell corn? and the sabbath, that we may set forth wheat, making the ephah small, and the shekel great, and falsifying the balances by deceit?"

King James Version

Passage Context

³And the songs of the temple shall be howlings in that day, saith the Lord GOD: there shall be many dead bodies in every place; they shall cast them forth with silence.

⁴Hear this, O ye that swallow up the needy, even to make the poor of the land to fail,

⁵Saying, When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell corn? and the sabbath, that we may set forth wheat, making the ephah small, and the shekel great, and falsifying the balances by deceit?

⁶That we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes; yea, and sell the refuse of the wheat?

⁷The LORD hath sworn by the excellency of Jacob, Surely I will never forget any of their works.

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Reflection Questions

How do I prioritize my spiritual commitments over my work?

What does it mean for me to be honest in my dealings?

When have I felt tempted to compromise my values for profit?

Life Application

integrity

I can commit to being honest in my business transactions, ensuring fairness in my dealings.

worship

I should prioritize my worship and spiritual practices over my work commitments.

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